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  •   Home > News >  Subscribe to NZCity's International articles  International
    Are reading goals helpful or performative? How to read more in the new year
     3 January 2026
    While some people might find goal setting motivating — such as reading X number of books each year or pages each day — there is a risk of turning what is supposed to be a pleasurable activity into a chore.
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    Crans-Montana ski resort fire probe raises questions about sparklers, safety compliance at Le Constellation bar
    3 Jan: The prevalence of sparklers at a Swiss ski resort bar where dozens of people died in a fire this week has been branded "irresponsible", as authorities probe potential compliance issues there.... more
    Customs is warning organised crime groups are smuggling card-skimming devices into New Zealand, hidden inside low-value electronics like air-fryers and laptops
    3 Jan: Customs is warning organised crime groups are smuggling card-skimming devices into New Zealand, hidden inside low-value electronics like air-fryers and laptops... more
    FBI says it thwarted ISIS-inspired New Year's Eve attack in North Carolina
    3 Jan: The US Attorney for the Western District of North Carolina claims the 18-year-old suspect had planned to attack a grocery store and fast food restaurant in his hometown.... more
    The parts of Myanmar the military junta doesn't want you to see
    3 Jan: Myanmar's military is holding its first elections since overthrowing a democratically elected government in 2021. But as it aims to portray a sense of normality, signs of the junta's menacing presence are everywhere.... more
    Donald Trump gave a wide-ranging interview about his health. Here's what we learned
    2 Jan: US President Donald Trump says he regrets undergoing advanced imagery on his heart and abdomen because of the "ammunition" it handed his critics, but has once more defended his "perfect" health.... more
    Crans-Montana ski resort fire witnesses recall how the tragic blaze unfolded
    2 Jan: As the resort town of Crans-Montana reels from the news of a tragic fire at a New Year's Eve party, a witness recalls hearing screams and seeing people covered in blood in the aftermath of the bar blaze.... more
    Walking with Moai: Unlocking the mysteries of Easter Island stone statues
    2 Jan: A study using 11,600 aerial drone photos to map a mountainous quarry in 3D reveals more about how the island's famed stone sentinels were created and moved to their final resting places.... more
    Crans-Montana ski resort fire survivors say they were 'trapped' as Australian confirmed as being among injured
    2 Jan: Swiss authorities say "a large number of young people" are among the casualties from a fire at the Crans-Montana ski resort, as work continues to identify "dozens" of dead bodies.... more
    As Zohran Mamdani becomes New York's mayor, what are his chances of success?
    2 Jan: New York's new mayor, Zohran Mamdani, has vowed not to water down his ambitious agenda during an impassioned inauguration address outside City Hall. But is his vision achievable?... more

     Most Popular Recent International News
     17 Dec: FBI releases footage of Brown University shooting suspect ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
     21 Dec: Who's named in the Jeffrey Epstein files and who else was he connected to? +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
     19 Dec: The University of Philippines' dragon boat athletes are unpaid, but driven by community pride +++++++++++++++++++++++++++
     19 Dec: Australian curlers Tahli Gill and Dean Hewitt miss out on spot at 2026 Winter Olympic Games ++++++++++++++++++++++++++
     14 Dec: Two students killed, nine injured in shooting at Brown University — as it happened +++++++++++++++++++++++++
     21 Dec: How a Reddit tip proved vital for uncovering the suspect of the Brown University shooting +++++++++++++++++++++++++
     24 Dec: Epstein files email reveal 'A' at 'Balmoral' sought 'inappropriate friends' from Ghislaine Maxwell ++++++++++++++++++++++

     International NewsLinks
      8 Jan: A heartfelt farewell to end one of the most meaningful careers in australian cricket (Sydney Morning Herald)
      8 Jan: Hijikata takes out first set (Sydney Morning Herald)
      8 Jan: 2026 brisbane international highlights: elena rybakina v paula badosa (Sydney Morning Herald)
      8 Jan: Tracking the oil tankers seized by the us (BBCWorld)
      8 Jan: ‘super grateful’: late black caps bloomer on his first world cup (Stuff.co.nz)
      8 Jan: 'born to play international cricket' - how bethell came of age (BBCWorld)
      8 Jan: Thanasi tumbles as serve broken (Sydney Morning Herald)
      8 Jan: 'why not?': kyrgios gets stuck into umpire (Sydney Morning Herald)
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